A Turkish casbah in North London

What? Kusadasi, a proper family run Turkish restaurant with a wide ranging menu. My relationship with this restaurant began as a post-drinking joint, but over time has flourished in to a discovery of amazing food. If you get to know the owner he invites you to sample Turkish tea whilst you wait for your food to be prepared, yes we have been that much.

Where? Fortess Road, Tufnell Park. North London.

Do? Have the chicken shish which is cooked on hot coals and comes in what I can only describe as a 'spongy' wrap (not too heavy on the carbs) which comes warm & stuffed with fresh salad. You'll probably manage one between two.

Don't? Be put off by the fact that at first glance this looks a run of the mill kebab shop, it's not. The food in this place is suitable for more than just soaking up the booze and we now call on our Turkish friends weekly.

The chicken shish